Riverdance Blog

North American Tour Fall 2011

Riverdance, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song, and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, and described by the Washington Post as “A Phenomenon of Historic Proportions” returns to tour North America in the Fall of 2011.

“Since 1996, the success of Riverdance in North America has gone beyond our wildest dreams,” said producer Moya Doherty. “The fact that the show continues to draw and excite audiences 15 years after its debut in Dublin is a tribute to every dancer, singer, musician, staff and crew member who have dedicated themselves to the show.”

What began as a seven-minute dance segment on the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest (televised to over 300 million people in Europe) and then quickly turned into a full-scale production has become much more than an international theatrical success. “I believe Riverdance has been basically a pathfinder,” said Niall O’Dowd, founder of Irish America Magazine and the Irish Voice newspaper. Along with the peace process in Northern Ireland and the economic miracle in Ireland proper, the show “has been a hugely important part of a transformation of the image of Ireland in the last 20 years.”

In a flash, Riverdance became Ireland’s greatest ambassador and the thirst began. Riverdance changed the face of Irish dance and despite its imitators, has remained on top and was voted the #1 Variety/Family Entertainment Show in the US (1998). There have been many milestones along the way including the distinction of being the largest Western musical to play China; a record-breaking line of 100 Irish dancers mesmerizing 85,000 people at the 2004 Special Olympics in Dublin; a 10th Anniversary celebration at Radio City Music Hall; dancing in Red Square and on the Great Wall of China and much more.

MORE DATES TO BE ADDED!

Please come back to Bozeman, MT. That was theost amazing show I have ever seen.

Marisa

September 20, 2011

I would LOVE to see you guys come to Arkansas! Mccafferty and the O’Donovan School of Irish dance would be more than happy to do have a workshop!

Maureen McGrath

September 25, 2011

We saw your show in Killarney in August and spoke with someone about the possibility of doing a meet & greet at San Diego’s House of Ireland on a Sunday during your stay. If this could be in advance of the performance, we could possibly arouse interest in the show and even perhaps sell tickets at the House. At the very least, we could post a poster advertizing the show and offer flyers if you have any. Let me know if this is something that would be of any benefit.

AUTHOR

Riverdance

September 26, 2011

Hi Maureen, can you email info@riverdance.com and your request will be passed to the appropriate person. Many thanks.

Carolina Franco

September 26, 2011

Come to Mexico!!

Martine Panagopulos

November 9, 2011

Are you going to perform this fall or winter in New York or Connecticut?

AUTHOR

Riverdance

November 9, 2011

We are only visiting California and for the first time Hawaii this Fall. However we have a new tour from February to June 2012. There are New York dates included in the schedule, but not confirmed yet. Have a look at the tours and tickets section for ticket information and updates.

Farewell Tour Australia / New Zealand

The greatest celebration of Irish music, song and dance touring Australia and New Zealand for the last time.

For the first time in nine years the pounding feet and swirling music of Riverdance, which has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe will tour to Newcastle, Hobart and Adelaide, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch from May 2012.

Hello Johannesburg!

September 25th, 9:00 am, a bus pulls up outside the South Sun Montecasino Hotel. Twenty dancers and crew emerge into the early, South African morning sun and make their way into the hotel.
Hello Johannesburg, Riverdance has returned!